Mary Persons High School
The Bulldog Beat
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

We will be utilizing paperless progress reports beginning Thursday, September 6, 2018. This means students will no longer be receiving a paper progress report at the 4 ½, 9, and 13 ½ week points in the semester. Instead, students and parents will receive notification at the 4 ½, 9, and 13 ½ week marks that grades are ready to be viewed online. 

Paper copies will be available only upon request. Final report cards at the end of each semester will continue to be printed and given to the students.

IMPORTANT:  As we make this transition, you need to make sure you have activated your online profile in the parent portal of Infinite Campus. Also, you will want to download the Infinite Campus app to your smartphone or access Infinite Campus via a computer or tablet. This will allow for easy access to your child's progress and up-to-the-minute grading updates and push-notifications. 


Progress Reports will be available 
Thursday, September 6, 2018.
September is National School Attendance Month.
2018-2019 Class Officers
Congratulations to the following students who have been elected as class officers for the upcoming school year:

Class of 2022
President- Estrella Pompa
Vice President- Josey Allen
Secretary- Asher Dingmore

Class of 2021
President- Kaylee Gordon
Vice President- Madalynne Scott
Secretary- Rachel Martin

Class of 2020
President- Anoki Patel
Vice President- Summer Sandefur
Secretary- Jackie Gore

Class of 2019
President- Brianna Morgan
Vice President- Kierra Hughley
Secretary- Mary Kate Jones

Congratulations Mrs. Griffin!!

August Teacher of the Month
Students Budget & Invest

Ms. Peacock's students earn salaries and pay bills in their class this year.  In these pictures, they are updating their budgets and planning how to invest their money.
Biology Students Conduct Exercise Experiments

Mrs. McIntosh's Biology classes spent some time outside exercising!  
Students explored the relationship between exercise and cellular respiration
by measuring their rate of carbon dioxide exhalation before and after 
conducting various exercises. 

Credit Recovery 
Begins September 10th
Students can choose to attend 
After-School or  Saturday S chool 
in order to gain 1/2 academic credit.  
The cost  is $50. 
Click here for an applications  or you may pick one up in the Guidance Office. 
Yearbook News
Buy your yearbook TODAY at the lowest price of the year!  You may order online at jostensyearbooks.com , or call 1-877-767-5217 to place your order. Please s ee Mrs. May in room 206 if you have any questions.
Yearbooks are $55 
until September 7, 2018!!
The price will increase after this date.
Show Your Bulldog Pride

The Engineering Class is offering Bulldog Pride Yard Signs.
Small Signs are $17.
Large Signs are $25.   
Link Your Ingles Card to MPHS

Ingles cards must be 
re-linked each year. 
Our school code is 10509.
Counselors News
Visit the MP Counselors' Web Page!!!
*Do you need a transcript?
*Do you need an Attendance & ADAP Form?
You can find all of this and more on the Counselor's Web Page.

To get up-to-date news from the counseling department please check your emails and join the MP Counseling Department's Remind.   Text  @mphsco to 81010.  


UGA Lunch-N-Learn
Ashley O'Cain, a UGA Admissions Recruiter, conducted a 
Lunch-N-Learn for students interested in applying to the 
University of Georgia. She reviewed all admissions requirements, important deadlines and university offerings.
This is the largest college fair in the Middle Georgia area with at least 60 different colleges in attendance.
ACT & SAT Information
Students who are planning to attend a four year college, must take the SAT or ACT and obtain qualifying score.  Mary Persons  is a testing site for BOTH tests. We are able to provide waivers only to juniors or seniors who participate in the free/reduced lunch program. Eligible students can see their counselor or Mrs. Miller to receive fee waivers.

SAT Registration: Go to www.collegeboard.org to register for the SAT. You must have a waiver code or credit/debit card to register. Cost without a waiver is $46.00 (no writing) or $60.00 with writing.

ACT Registration: Go to www.actstudent.org to register for the ACT. You must have a waiver code or credit/debit card to register. Cost without a waiver is $42.50 (no writing) or $58.50 with writing.
Clubs & Organizations News
Best Buddies News

Pair up with the Access department!
Get your MP socks benefiting the Access department. Contact Elizabeth Holloway in room 110 to get yours! Cost - $10/pair.
FCA News

FCA kicked off its year with an Ultimate Frisbee round robin tournament on Thursday, August 30th at the old Monroe Academy football field.  
Each grade level was represented well and had a great time playing.
Many local youth pastors and churches were there to show support, 
and FCA is very thankful for that support! 
The first  Friday  morning gathering will be 
Friday, September 7th at 7:20  in the MPHS Gym.
TSA News
TSA dues are due soon. The deadline is also approaching to sign up for the field trip to the Perry Fair! Click here for more information. 

Sports News
Fall 
Sports 
Schedules
Cross Country
The Lady Dogs beat the Pirates recently 5-1 with Mallory Turner in the circle. Alissa Rozier went 3-3 and Faith Ann Rozier went 2-3 at the plate. The dogs had 9 hits total.

Also, the Lady Dogs recently beat Upson Lee in a region match up 8-6. Lauren DeFore and Mallory Turner split the circle. The offense was a total team effort with 13 hits. Emmalee Hayman went 3-4 and Nazari Jackson and Karsin bass went 2-3 at the plate. The Lady Dogs are 1-1 in the region.
Football News

MP defeated Morrow 62-12  Friday  night, giving us a 3-0 record for the season! The Bulldogs will host  Lovett Friday night.


Softball
The Lady Dogs beat the Pirates Wednesday night 5-1 with Mallory Turner in the circle. Alissa Rozier went 3-3 and Faith Ann Rozier went 2-3 at the plate. The dogs had 9 hits total.

On Thursday night, the Lady Dogs beat Upson Lee in a region match up 8-6. Lauren DeFore and Mallory Turner split the circle. The offense was a total team effort with 13 hits. Emmalee Hayman went 3-4 and Nazari Jackson and Karsin bass went 2-3 at the plate. The Lady Dogs are 1-1 in the region.


Volleyball
The volleyball team is conducting a Tupperware fundraiser.  Please help support the Lady Dogs. You can ask any volleyball player or click on link below.

The deadline to order is September 10th.
Media Center Message
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